Empowering women across Malawi
The microfinance project, which began in 2012, provides its 147 participants with loans to help them start their own businesses, and increase their economic independence.
There are 23 MASYAP youth groups who meet two-four times a month. They are made up of both HIV positive and HIV negative girls aged 12-24. Workshops to help increase understanding of HIV/AIDS are run, as well as organised sports trainings in both netball and cricket.
MASYAP’s 28 women’s support groups meet regularly and are made of both HIV positive and HIV negative women. Frequent workshops are run for the women in these groups relating to issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
MASYAP conducted follow-up visits to nearby businesses (around limbe) both and women and youth support groups to see how all members that are on the microfinance loan program are progressing in their businesses. Women The women are progressing well with
World Muslim League and Road –To-Relief Food Parcel Donation MASYAP received a donation of 400 food parcels from World Muslim League in collaboration with Road-To-Relief. The food parcels were distributed on 17th and 18th of April 2020 to both youth
Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth AIDS Programme (MASYAP) received a donation of 171 parcels from World Care Foundation. The parcels were distributed to 171 selected MASYAP most vulnerable members. Among the beneficiaries were the HIV positive members who most are
Wearing of face masks is one of the preventive measures of Covid-19 pandemic. There is increasing evidence that persons with symptomatic, pre-symptomatic or early stages of infection can contribute to the community transmission of Covid-19. Thus, face masks can help
With the support of Steadfast Ways, MASYAP has been able to implement a pilot project supporting vulnerable out of school young members to access small loans and start businesses. Twenty girls from five Youth AIDS Support Groups have each been
Steadfast Ways is a global and diverse team of professionals that believes in equal access to opportunities and actively promotes women empowerment by encouraging economic participation. The team visited MASYAP on Thursday, 10th October 2019. MASYAP organized a showcase for
MASYAP organised a netball match where BCA Support Group played Chiwembe Support Group. The match was attended by many at a colourful showcase event organised for Steadfast Ways.
MASYAP was represented at a Blantyre City Council AIDS Candlelight Memorial Event. The aim of this year was to launch a fast track campaign. It was held under the theme: Intensifying the fight for health and rights at Nyambadwe Primary
Women Chairladies’ Meeting was held on the 22nd of august 2019 with a sole purpose of allowing chairladies to share challenges, experiences and their expectation from MASYAP. As per tradition, an overview of all programs that the office runs was highlighted by the women’s coordinator.
The August Netball Tournament started on 7th August and was finalized on Friday, 30th august 2019, prizes were awarded the following weekend at Iqra Propagation Center in Blantyre on 8th September 2019.